Icelandic prevention organisations have criticised the police response to online alcohol sales after a district court ruled that one retailer’s activities violated ÁTVR’s exclusive right to sell alcohol. Around twenty companies now reportedly offer alcohol for collection or home delivery in Iceland.

Movendi Sweden is urging the Swedish Parliament to keep the food-service requirement for alcohol serving licences, arguing that the Alcohol Act should continue to protect public health, safety and working conditions.

A new Voxmeter survey shows that 58.3% of Danes support raising the minimum age for buying all types of alcohol to 18. The results come as Danish youth are again ranked as Europe's heaviest drinkers. Blue Cross Denmark welcomes the strong public backing, seeing it as a sign that Danes are ready for change and increased responsibility to protect young people from alcohol harm.

KKV warns that expanding wine sales to grocery stores could raise alcohol consumption, with social costs exceeding tax revenue gains.